Meg Ryan making her directorial debut on INTO THE BEAUTIFUL

Meg Ryan is set to step behind the camera to direct a comedy-drama titled Into the Beautiful, which is being produced by Wendy Finerman and BCDF Prods. The film has a script written by Anne Meredith and is being developed as "a contemporary "Big Chill" with longtime friends reconnecting." Finerman and Nathalie Marciano will serve as producersw with Wendy Finerman Prods. exec Lisa Zupan as executive producer. According to Variety, the film is scheduled to begin shooting in September in New York state. Here is what Finerman said in a statement:

"I'm often drawn to pictures that make you laugh and cry. I think this is the perfect project for Meg to bring to life. She's poignant and funny and heartfelt."

Finerman also revealed that casting will begin soon and that there are no plans to include Ryan in the cast. Finerman has produced such films as, Forrest Gump, The Devil Wears Prada, Drumline and P.S. I Love You.

I am not a huge fan of Ryan, aside from some of her earlier roles so this does not excite me too much. What are your thoughts on this news?